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Maroga dismissed over R50m VBS saga

By Thabo Mooke The woes of the Moretele Local Municipality Manager, Mr Shimane Isaack Maroga are not over yet as the Agenda for Citizenry Governors (ACG) and other parties in the municipality, the ANC, COPE and DA have resolved to seek further legal advice to recoup the R50m the municipal manager had invested in the VBS mutual bank.

ACG PR Councillor Governor Shangy Mbekwa confirmed that during a council sitting held in Mogegelo Community Hall recently, his organisation, including ANC and COPE councillors resolved that Maroga should be dismissed with immediate effect. In an interview with Sosh Times, Mbekwa also confirmed that Maroga has since vacated his office.

The ACG had tabled a

motion of no confidence on the Moretele Local Municipality administration following an investment of public funds in the VBS bank in December 2018. The motion was supported by the EFF, DA. Maroga was placed on a precautionary suspension from December 2018, pending investigation into the R50 million investment in VBS. According to Mbekwa, the R50m was given to the municipality by the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation for the provision of water. Areas under the Moretele Local Municipality have chronic water shortages that often sparked widespread violent protests that included the burning down of municipal offices.

A disciplinary hearing, according to ACG, was instituted under Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers. (Gov-

ernment Gazette 32413 of 21 April2011). The hearing that was conducted at the boardroom of the Carousel Hotel complex in Hammanskraal from the 20th March 2019 and during the closing stages, it was moved to Maisels Chambers in Sandton, Johannesburg for closing arguments in August 2019.

“Charge number one,’’ said Mbekwa in a statement, “was in contravention of Sec 7(3)(b) of MFMA of 2003 and municipal investment regulations policy for authorizing the then CFO Mrs Nancy M Rampedi to open the bank account on behalf of a municipality with the VBS Mutual Bank knowingly that the institution was not registered as a bank in terms of the Banks Act 94 of 1990, his conduct constituted to gross dereliction of duties.

“Charge two, the contravention of the provision of the

municipal finance management act, the municipal investments regulations and the investment policy of the municipality for misconduct of authorizing CFO to unlawfully invest R50 million during March 2017, R50 million in April 2017, R78 million in July 2017, R30 million in August 2017and R40 million during October 2017, with VBS in contravention of MFMA section identified on charge one.

“Charge three, misconduct of leading the municipality to fruitless and wasteful expenditure in terms of MFMA for contravention of Sec 62(1) (d) and 95(1)(d) as a result the municipality lost R50 million due to investment with VBS mutual bank,” added Mbekwa.

He said the ACG would leave no stone un-turned “we are going to ensure that the council persist in digging out all culprits to be laid on their self-designed beds”.

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Rietgat CPF elects new executive

The new executive committee

By Captain Stephen Maluleka The Rietgat SAPS’ CPF Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw the installation of the new executive committee. This took place at Padisago Primary School in Block BB, Soshanguve.

The meeting was graced by the Rietgat SAPS’ Station Commander, Colonel Dikeledi

Hlatshwayo with her team and Mr Emmanuel Kwenaite from the Gauteng Community Safety who facilitated the proceedings.

The CPF Chairperson Molefe Tau broke the AGM’s ice by presenting the annual report and followed by the Youth Desk’s Secretary, Kabelo

Makhubela who gave a version of the youth brigade’s life that was for the 2018/2019 year.

Both reports were appreciated and welcomed by the attendees who were itching for the long awaited elections of the new CPF Executive Committee.

Prior to the elections, Mr

Kwenaite briefed all and sundry about the processes of the elections and the kind of people who are fit to hold the CPF office, and everyone gave a nod and allowed the polls to go ahead.

Unlike in many elections, these polls were free from conflicts and disputes where everyone amicably exercised their democratic right to vote. Mr Molefe Tau made a come back as a Chairperson of the Rietgat SAPS’ CPF, however he is the only candidate who has been reelected for the second term.

The following are the new executive members of the newly elected Rietgat SAPS CPF: Chairperson - Mr Tau from Sector 3, Deputy Chairperson Mr Kekana Sector 2 ,Secretary Ms Lefoko Sector 4, Deputy Secretary Ms Tlale Sector 2 Treasurer Mr Ramaru Sector 3, PRO Ms Nkosi Sector 5 Other five members were also nominated as additional members of the committee.

In accepting his position, CPF Chairperson Molefe Tau said he is looking forward to working with

his new team in the fight against crime. “I am positive that this team will take us forward and ensure that we wage war against crime in our area,” said an excited Molefe.

Mr Kwenaite also appreciated the way the elections were run and the maturity of the people who took part in the elections. “We are happy with the outcome and we hope that this team will contribute towards fighting crime in the community.”

The Station Commander of Rietgat SAPS, Colonel Hlatshwayo echoed the same sentiments that the newly elected team will yield positive results to the community they serve.” ‘‘I am happy that the elections were free and fair, but most importantly peaceful, and we experienced no element of cheating or malfeasance in the process of elections, starting from lobbying up until to the actual elections. We are positive that Rietgat will work with people centric individuals who want nothing but to fight crime in their area,” said Colonel Hlatshwayo.

If these elections are anything to go by crime levels in the Rietgat precinct will definitely decrease.

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Rietgat Police take the elderly to the Pretoria Zoo NOTICE OF SECTION 24G RECTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE EXSITING ROOIWAL AGRI-PARK SITUATED ON PORTION 1 OF THE FARM ROOIWAL 270 JR, IN ROOIWAL PRETORIA(SITUATED BETWEEN THE ROOIWAL POWER STATION, AND AN EXISTING ROOIWAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS) (J&G REF NO: 5051)

NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that a Section 24G Rectification Process will be undertaken in terms of Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107 of 1998), as amended, for the following activities that commenced unlawfully:

Elderlies of Aretshwaraneng Old Age Home in Block S and Nkateko Old Age Home in Block JJ.

By Lovedelia Mngomezulu Rietgat SAPS treated 85 senior citizens for an outing to the Pretoria Zoological Gardens. The objective of the excursion for the elderlies of Aretshwaraneng Old Age Home in Block S and Nkateko Old Age Home in Block JJ, was to create a safe space where the senior citizens of Soshanguve could speak freely about the problems they faced without fear of judgment or embarrassment.

The outing would enable they police to tackle their problems and offer advice. The outing is undertook was an annual trip and designed to make the elderly feel heard, special and cared for because sometimes the spotlight is not always on them and it is important that they feel loved and

cared for.

“We are always chasing after criminals that at often times we forget to take care of our elders in the community. This trip is to rectify that mistake and make sure the elderly know that they are loved and cared for,”,said Sergeant Ntombizodwa Maphanga of the Rietgat SAPS. Maphanga said her unit, Crime Prevention, realized that the elderly are part of the group that could easily be abused and thus strived to prevent social ills being perpetuated against senior citizens.

A “Gogo desk” will be launched to better serve the senior citizens with precision and efficiency, a representative will be chosen by the Rietgat SAPS to aid the grannies of any complaints they might have.

Warning on Foot and Mouth Disease

By Staff Reporter Cabinet has called on all affected communities in Limpopo, to adhere to the safety protocols, as a measure to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth disease, in some parts of the country.

Cabinet was briefed at its regular meeting on Wednesday on the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in some parts of the country.

“Whilst the disease does not pose danger to human health, it is highly contagious amongst the cloven-hoofed animals,” said Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, addressing the media on Thursday.

Farmers are requested to avoid gathering livestock together for auctions, shows or other activities.

They are also urged to be on the lookout for clinical signs of the disease and contact a veterinarian or animal health professionals, if necessary. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has advised farmers and livestock owners this week that all parties transacting with cloven-hoofed animals should observe this with utmost caution.

“All gatherings of animals from more than one source (incl. auctions, livestock shows, and speculative transactions) are discouraged until the exact situation is known,” said a joint media statement by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the National Animal Health Forum on Foot and Mouth Disease.

Relevant Act or Regulations

Description of Activity Listing Notice 1: Activity 3 The development and related operation of facilities or infrastructure for the slaughter of animals with a – (i) Product throughput of poultry exceeding 50 poultry per day.

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, as amended

Listing Notice 1: Activity 5 The development and related operation of facilities or infrastructure for the concentration of: (ii) More than 5,000 poultry per facility outside an urban area, excluding chicks younger than 20 days (iv) More than 25,000 chicks younger than 20 days per facility situated outside an urban area.

Listing Notice 1: Activity 27 The clearance of an area of 1 hectare or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation, except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for(i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or (ii) Maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan.

Government Notice 921, as amended, Category A (10)

National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEMWA) (Act 59 of 2008 promulgated in terms of the NEMA, Act No 107 of 1998

Category A: 5) A person who wishes to commence, undertake or conduct a waste management activity listed under this Category, must conduct a Basic Assessment Process, as stipulated in the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations made under Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) as part of a waste management licence application contemplated in Section 45 read with Section 20(b) of this Act. Disposal of Waste 17) The disposal of general waste to land covering an area of more that 50m2 but less than 200m2 and with a total capacity not exceeding 25,000 tons.

(Please note: The applicability of this activity needs to be confirmed)

In addition, a Water Use Authorisation Application Process will be undertaken in terms of Section 21, Activities (c) and (i) of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998).

PROJECT DETAILS: The Rooiwal Agri-Park is a project that was initiated by the City of Tshwane, as a food security project, with the intention and objective to fight poverty, improving food security, creating job opportunities and stimulating the local economy of previously disadvantaged individuals. This initiative commenced in 2004 through a Council Resolution and became operational between 2008 and 2011, with the establishment of infrastructure on site. The City of Tshwane joined forces with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, both departments contributing financial and human resources to the project.

The project commenced without undertaking the necessary Environmental Authorisation Process and the possibly required Waste License Application Process. This project also requires a Water Use Authorisation process. JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd was appointed by the City of Tshwane to undertake a Section 24G Rectification Process, as well as a Water Use Authorisation Process for the Rooiwal Agri-Park.

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OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE: Interested and Affected Parties are invited to provide written comments together with the above reference number, their name, e-mail address, and contact details to the contact person indicated above by no later than 15 January 2020.

All Interested and Affected Parties are Kindly Requested to Contact the Consultant detailed above in order to ensure that your details are captured in the Stakeholder Database, and to ensure that you are kept informed of the project process.

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NW health facilities offer safe abortions

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The Department also offers contraceptive methods that women can choose for reproduction health care. Available services are contraceptive injections, loops, contraceptive pills, implants and condoms which are freely available.

The North West Department of Health has called on women seeking to terminate their pregnancies to use designated public facilities.

The Department has designated hospitals and community health centres that provide choice on termination of pregnancy (CTOP) services.

The service is free of charge under any circumstance and has safety guarantees to women.

The Department also offers contraceptive methods that women can choose for reproduction health care. Available services are contraceptive injections, loops, contraceptive pills, implants and condoms which are freely available throughout health facilities.

CTOP can be offered to women up until the 12th week (three months) of pregnancy.

Beyond this period, termination of pregnancy becomes difficult and complicated.

The Department warns women against using “backstreet abortion” services as they create serious health problems. Bogus doctors use unsafe methods of terminating pregnancy that often result in serious infections, infertility and even death of unsuspecting women. A number of women have fallen victim to bogus doctors.

The problem facing the department is that the people who use these backstreet services often flock back to the health care facilities with serious complications. This is not only costly to the Department but creates a burden on the health care system.

Since the implementation of the Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act in 1996, the North West has made the service available in 18 health facilities like hospitals and community health centres.

SA needs to scale up Cheka Impilo campaign

By Staff Reporter

Deputy President David Mabuza says South Africa needs to work across all sectors to scale up the roll out of the Cheka Impilo campaign.

The Cheka Impilo campaign aims to accelerate screening and testing for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

“We need visible leadership advocacy to increase the uptake, and get as many people as possible tested and put on treatment to prevent the spread of TB,” the Deputy President said at the weekend at the closing of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) Extended Plenary.

He said consistent with the country’s accelerated drive to reach and treat increased numbers of infected people, the health facilities must be ready, accessible and responsive to deepen the impact of interventions.

“Our target of putting an additional two million people on treatment by December 2020 still remains. All sectors of our society are called upon to intensify the drive of finding the missing TB patients. These are people who are infected with TB but have never been diagnosed and therefore not on treatment,” he said.

He said the country’s HIV and TB programmes must be embedded within communities in a manner that allows for broad-based participation of all sectors of civil society.

“More importantly, we need our youth sector programmes to be scaled up to reach as many young people as possible in our communities.

Our prevention efforts must target adolescent girls, and young women who are more at risk of contracting HIV.” He said alongside this, cultural and socio-economic determinants and drivers of gender-based violence require the country’s collective response at all leadership levels “Of continuing concern to all stakeholders gathered here, is that our HIV pandemic is linked to pervasive gender inequality accompanied by

Deputy President David Mabuza the violation of human rights of vulnerable sectors in our society.

“The abuse, murder, and rape of women, children, persons with disabilities, lesbians, gays, and transgender persons must be addressed as part of our comprehensive response to the challenges of

HIV and Aids,” the Deputy President said.

He said the country further needs to also scale up its communication efforts on all these issues, because the messaging is about the people who we are representing who are not in this room and this should be led from the front by

those who are in positions of leadership.

“It is becoming clear that without committed leadership at all levels of government across all spheres, we will not be able to reach our stated targets and make the necessary impact.

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Soshanguve declared a legislature to discuss crime she finds justice.

The Rietgat Police Station Colonel Hlatshwayo registered all the concerns and conceded that a lot should be done in fighting crime and encouraged community to work with the police.

The Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Mthombeni, assured the community that interventions are underway to remedy the situation. He told the community that collaboration is key in fighting crime and further committed that there will be operational activities in the area.

“Okae Molao will be in the space.”

General Mawela in his response, unambiguously told the community that corrupt officers are not wanted in the service and should be reported by the community as and when they see them. “You must report them anonymously, you also have an option to report corrupt police officers to the MEC’s office and they will help you.”

He further emphasised that the police are not friends with the criminals.

“We are no friends with criminals, we are going to ensure that we are making their space smaller and smaller everyday.”

Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela osted the Gauteng Legislature led by honourable Chairperson of the Community Safety in the Legislature

The Gauteng police under the leadership of Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela hosted the Gauteng Legislature led by honourable Chairperson of the Community Safety in the Legislature, Mapiti Matsena in an effort to weed out crime in Soshanguve.

The gathering was held last night at a park near Thakgalang Secondary School where the Provincial Commissioner was flanked by leadership of the province comprising Major Generals Pharasi, Wiese, Ndlovu and Brigadiers from different divisions, while Tshwane District was led by District Commissioner Major General Mthombeni and the Station Commanders of both Rietgat and Soshanguve Police Stations, Colonel Hlatshwayo and Brigadier Pieterse accompanied by their management teams.

This maiden event was appreciated by the community of “Jukulyn” which is notoriously known for its heinous crimes. Honourable Matsena declared the meeting place as the

Legislature and told the sitting that they came to Soshanguve as part of their oversight role and also to ensure that there is public participation on the part of the community.

The Provincial Commissioner led his team by presenting the state of the province and followed by the two Station Commanders who also presented and further enlightened the community about their craft and the challenges thereof.

A session for questions and answers was opened where community members voiced out their concerns about their experiences of crime in the area. Most concerns from the community had a common factor that the police are not pulling weight while some are colluding with thugs in the area.

Some community members lamented the fact that Rietgat is too far from them, and they requested to have a police station closer to them. A victim of rape also spoke out about her ordeals and the District Commissioner Mthombeni swiftly contained it on the sidelines to ensure that bds 10.2019 C655

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The Chairperson Mapiti Matsena concluded by assuring the community they will form a committee consisting of ward councillors, Community Policing Forum and the police so as to address and arrest contentious issues before Christmas.

The Chairperson concluded by challenging the community to start frowning at stolen goods their children bring home, and to report them without fear or favour. He went on to add that the community must brace themselves and not complain and get irritated when the police start doing their job through stop and searches and roadblocks but to work with them instead.

The sitting was adjourned without any incidents and the community dispersed peacefully to their homes. #OkaeMolao #SaferFestiveSeason #OnAJourneyToASaferSouthAfrica Compiled by Captain Stephen Maluleka Corporate Communication Rietgat SAPS Tshwane District

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Manhunt launched for SAPS officers’ killers

By Staff Reporter A manhunt has been launched to find the perpetrators behind the killing of two police officers in Gauteng at the weekend.

According to police, at around 8am on Friday night, a Captain and a Warrant Officer responded to a hi-jacking complaint, shortly after the Captain visited the Booysens Police Station as the duty officer.

Initial reports suggest the two members came under fire and they were both fatally wounded at Vleiroos Street while on their way to the complaint, said police.

The hijacked vehicle has since been recovered.

National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John

Sitole, condemned the incident and has ordered an unrelenting manhunt for those responsible.

“We cannot rest until these killers have been found,” said Sitole.

“While police are working around the clock to find these killers, we want to also appeal to anyone with information to please contact our Crime Stop number 086 00 10111,” he said.

Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

People are also encouraged to download MySAPSApp via Play Store. This will allow one easy access to the SAPS as well as to provide tip-offs to the SAPS. – SAnews.gov.za

National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole

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Ga-Rankuwa SAPS arrests 49 suspects

Sugar diabetes kills sex drive in men

By Captain Mathews Nkoadi Our men and women in blue were once again involved in a disruptive operation, to address all crimes around Ga-Rankuwa.

A total of 49 suspects were arrested, activities comprised of police visibility in GaRankuwa complex, suspect raiding and patrols. Suspects arrested included those sought for Possession of dagga, Theft, Fraud, House breaking, Common Assault, Possession of counterfeit goods, Assault, Illegal immigrant, Driving without licence, Dealing in

liquor without licence, Violation of protection order, Malicious damage to property, Dealing in drugs, Shoplifting, and Assault with intend to inflict grievous bodily harm, among others. All suspects arrested will appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates court soon, while illegal immigrants will be deported by the Department of Home Affairs.

We urge our communities to contact our crime stop number 0860010111 to report any crime at all times.

Hold the purse strings this Black Friday

By Staff Reporter With Black Friday inching closer, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) is urging consumers to put away their credit card and shop sensibly.

“If you did not plan and budget for ‘Black Friday’ you are cautioned not to use credit.

This is because you will not be saving as credit costs more”, said the regulator’s acting Manager for Education and Communication Advocate

Kedilatile Legodi.

Black Friday - which originates in the United States, is an informal name for the day following Thanksgiving Day, which has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season has in recent years started gaining traction in South Africa.

When one buys on credit, said Legodi, consumers will be liable for related costs such as interest, monthly service fees, once-off initiation fees, credit life insurance and others.

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By Thapelo Masilela is not preventable but can Sugar Diabetes can have be managed with insulin terrible effects in men, in injections.” that it can reduce their sex She further warned the drive, damage vessels that audience which composed of convey blood to the penis and more women than men about ultimately can make it difficult assuming lifestyles that are not good for their health, to maintain an erection.

This was said by Sister Tebogo like being lazy to cook and Sethosa during the World relying on junk food which Diabetes Day awareness is not compatible with the campaign held at the Block X needs of our bodies.

Clinic, Soshanguve recently. “Do not eat too much. Do World Diabetes Day is the not smoke dagga; it makes primary awareness campaigns the people using it to eat too focusing on diabetes mellitus much. Do not eat chicken and is held on the 14th skins. It takes too long to November each year. Led by be digested in the stomach. the International Diabetes Drink rooibos tea, it is more Federation (IDF) each World healthy. Do not eat too much Diabetes Day focuses on a fruits,” she said.

“Sugar diabetes is a silent theme related to diabetes.

Sethosa said there are two killer. You may carry it in the types of diabetes, type 1 body unaware. Some people and type 2 and adding that; do not see it necessary to visit “Type 2 diabetes is largely the clinic, especially men preventable and treatable for a check-up of different non- commutable disease diseases. As long as they do that is increasing in numbers not have pains everything is worldwide. Type 1 diabetes fine with them,

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Even the medicine one is going to get is for free. The information we are giving you is very important.

Pass it over to those who are not here today, especially men,” said Sethosa.

Sethosa said some of the signs for sugar diabetes are pains in the stomach, shortness of breath, eyes not seeing properly, itchy private parts, thirst for water, having the urge to pee quite often, being weak and tired, weight loss, itchy finger tips, poor sexual erection and a virginal rush in women.

“Avoid fatty foods. Fat blocks blood cells. Drink a lot of water, kidneys need lot of water. Take care of your feet. Do not go about not wearing shoes, also do not wear shoes that tightens your feet, “Blood flow will be disturbed and you will end up with what is referred as ‘sefola’ in township lingo and believe that you have been bewitched while it is not like that.

On making good lifestyle choices Sethosa advised that there is a great need that people should stop smoking, saying that; “You know that on each and every cigarette packet it is written that smoking is a health hazard. Tobacco use, including smoking, narrows your blood levels, which can lead to erectile dysfunction, which is what is normally called impotence.”

“Impotence occurs when a man cannot get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.

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Lose those excess kilograms. Being overweight can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction.

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Mental health patients need to be cared too

By Lovedelia Mngomezulu Mental health has always been a taboo and sensitive matter to discuss amongst as communities and families.

Many have feared this ailment because it is an unknown territory that not so many are familiar with. This view was highlighted during an awareness campaign held in Wintervedlt hosted by Dube Clinic in partnership with different stakeholders, Like Open Disclosure Foundation, Sechaba Research Council, Dube SAPS, Medical Male Circumcision (MEC), the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and Departments of Social Development and Home Affairs.

The theme of the campaign was to shed light in the lives of people with mental illness in the community and shatter any stereotypes that come with mental disorders. Mental health co-ordinator,

Ms Linda Ratlhogo, emphasized the importance of making people with mental health feel accepted, loved and cared for by the community as a whole. She urged the community to not treat them as plagues and cast them outside. To not trap them in inhuman surroundings because they don’t fit what people would generally be considered “normal”.

“Please don’t refer to a person who suffers from mental health as “crazy”, it increases the problem and it is not an appropriate word to say.

Crazy means you as the family can’t accept the person as they are.

“Please accompany people who have mental health problems to clinics, so we can have the proper diagnosis for them. We as doctors won’t know what is wrong with the patient and so if you come to the consultation with them; it is easy to help and support

the patient”.

A mental illness patient alluded to Ratlhogo’s sentiments and pleaded with parents to take care of children who show symptoms of mental health. “Family members should please take care of us (people with mental disorders) and if you see any abnormal behaviour take them to the clinic so they can get treated and medicated”, said the patient.

Ms Alfosina Khasiba-Shenge, an employer of Open Disclosure Foundation, warned that people who use drugs will suffer from mental health problems later in life. “As soon as you take drugs, you alter your brains behavioural pattern that is why it is important to stop using drugs because the more you do it; it increases the possibility of you suffering from mental illness”.

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Residents declare war on gender violence

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By Lovedelia Mngomezulu Soshanguve men and women have vowed to wage a war against the scourge violence against women and children.

Hundreds of residents made the declaration during a gathering held at the Tower of Worship Christian Church near Nafcoc.

The community denounced the violence against women and children that plagued South Africa. They shared their opinions, thoughts and fears on the endemic of violence. Taxi operators also came under

the spotlight and were urged to stop the harassment of passengers especially women.

Chairperson Of Taxi Association Mackeed Mogale, said women passengers endured the wrath of taxi operators on daily basis. He added that girls were being raped and murdered by taxi drivers and that this tainted the taxi industry particularly the local association, the Soshanguve Taxi Organization Association, SOTOA. in a bad light

Safety tips to on crime prevention

By Captain Mathews Nkoadi The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Ga-Rankuwa noted with great concern that there are crimes that keep on repeating itself, especially during this period.

Bank robberies, car hijackings,

house robberies as well as theft by false prophets has been a thorn in our communities. We urge each and every member of this community to take heed of the following tips: • Never park your vehicle and stay longer at the

gates in the evening for unnecessary reasons as it attracts criminals for possible hijack.

• Do not withdraw large amount of money from the bank and try to drive home since criminals are networking in the Malls

Fun walk prevents social ills

By Lovedelia Mngomezulu

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Life style enthusiasts of all ages who attended the event

Life style enthusiasts of all ages and forms clad in yellow and green regalia of their favourite soccer team converged at Block TT recently to take part in a Fun Walk organized by the Soshanguve North branch of Mamelodi Sundowns.

The five km run also included aerobics. Events co-ordinator, Thabang Lebese, said the walk was aimed at steering the youth from social ills such alcohol and drug and motivate residents to embrace healthy life styles.

“Many people have pledged to participate in such events on a weekly or monthly basis. We can certainly use such events against drugs, crime and other social ill activities,” said Lebese.

with the purpose of robbing unsuspecting community members.

• Never leave the gate open, lock your gates even during the day to avoid house robberies and breakings.

• All females to avoid travelling alone in secluded areas during the night to avoid possible rapes.

• Never accept help from strangers when withdrawing money

from ATM Machines or pension payout points, rather seek help from the employees of that particular institution for assistance.

Issued by Corporate Communication Ga-Rankuwa Enquiries; Captain Matthews Nkoadi 012 797 8851 082 701 5512

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Guide to the COSAFA Men’s U-20 Championship

By Staff Reporter There are 12 exciting sides that will take part in the 2019 COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championship in Lusaka, Zambia in December 2019 Here is a brief guide to all of them!

ANGOLA Angola will be hoping to make history when they compete at the 2019 COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championships.

The country has never tasted success in the junior version of the regional championship, this despite some excellent success in the COSAFA Cup senior competition.

They have appeared in four finals though, losing three in a row between 2000 and 2002, and then again in 2011 when they went down 2-1 to Zambia.

After finishing fourth in 2016, Angola disappointed by their own high standards in 2017 when they picked up just a single point from their three games to finish bottom of Group C. They finished third last year, reaching the semifinals as runners-up in Group C, but then lost 1-0 to eventual winners South Africa in the semifinals.

The team claimed the bronze medal though with a 2-1 success over home side Zambia.

Angola have always been known as a fine producer of young talent, many of whom make their way to Portugal and

other parts of Europe.

BOTSWANA The Young Zebras made a return to the COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championships last year after missing the tournament in 2017 and still seek a first ever trip to the final.

Botswana’s best finishes in this competition came in 2009 and 2011 when they managed third place.

First they beat Madagascar 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the bronzemedal play-off in 2009. The Young Zebras had made it through their pool but lost 3-0 to South Africa in the semifinals.

They then hosted in 2011 and this time lost to Zambia in the semifinals before beating Malawi to bronze.

In 2016 the side lost all three of their pool games without scoring a goal, while last year they claimed four points from three games with a victory over Lesotho, a draw with Angola and defeat to Zimbabwe.

COMOROS ISLANDS Comoros Islands will compete at the COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championship for the first time since 2016, and celebrate 12 years since their debut at this age-group level.

The team debuted in 2007 when they exited in the first round, and were set to return in 2009, but withdrew from the event.

It was a similar story in 2010 when the side defeats to South Africa and Lesotho.

Leandra Smeda celebrates 100 caps

Banyana Banyana player Leandra Smeda

By Staff Reporter Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana’s Leandra Smeda has joined an illustrious and elite group of national team players who have made 100 appearances for their country – the likes of Janine van Wyk, Refiloe Jane, Nompulelelo Nyandeni, Noko Matlou, Amanda Dlamini, Mamello Makhabane and Portia Modise.

Smeda reached the milestone achievement in the recent international friendly match against Japan, where she was honoured by proud sponsor Sasol and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

The clash took place at the Kitakyushu stadium on Sunday, 10 November 2019.

As a young girl watching her father play football, Smeda became interested in the sport and was inspired to play. She

quickly realised how good she was after being selected for the South African School Games, representing Western Cape’s under 12 girls’ team.

“At age 11 I realised that football is what I truly love and enjoy. Although I participated in other sports, I always gravitated more towards the game of football,” she said.

Growing up in Velddrif, Smeda played in the Sasol League for over eight years with teams such as Ambassadors Ladies, Cape Town Roses and University of Cape Town. She was then scouted and invited to join Banyana Banyana in 2010.

After eight years in the national team, Smeda finally received her first international contract in 2018, earning herself a spot in Luthianian club, Gintra Universitetas. She then moved to Swedish club, Vittsjö GIK, where she is currently based.

Although she’s playing for a wellknown international team, Smeda admits that it all started in the Sasol League.

“I think Sasol’s sponsorship has been really good for women’s football in South Africa. Women footballers are receiving more exposure, you can see it by the number of players from both Banyana Banyana and the Sasol League obtaining contracts abroad. I don’t think I would be here today if I did not receive the opportunity to play and show my talent through the Sasol League, so I’m really grateful for that,” said Smeda.

Sports enthusiast, Simon Tlhatlha